Offside: Special Edition

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This book is hot, and definitely intended for mature audiences (yes, I know you’re probably not 18 and reading this, but I’m forewarning you), and I found myself swooning on multiple occasions because of the hero. W O W. Following a string of scandals and substandard grades, Chase is on thin ice with his teammates and tyrannical coach. The last thing he needs is to have his focus and loyalty called into question by fraternizing with his team's #1 rival. But a beautiful stranger who throws herself at him one night is too tempting to pass up... Until she throws up on his shoes.

Their story is cute, the banter between them is hilarious, and the spice is 👌🏻, but the book took a hot minute to get into and I almost DNF. Plus the whole Luke/Kristen drama was a little over the top for me, and felt too drawn out. Overall though, I ended up loving it once it Another thing was that I really wanted to see Christmas at the James family house, considering how that was a plot device 2/3’s into the book, but again I haven’t read the bonus chapters yet so it’ll probably be in there (fingers crossed).

Avery Keelan

for Offside, which has the subtitle Rules of the Game #1. * 2021 Watty Award winner: Romance category. Offside (Wattpad Version) by Avery Keelan – eBook Details

I also didn’t like how there were so many loose ends with Luke. Like wtf did he even want? He dumped her? Why was he stalking her, what was his motivation to split them up? More insight on that situation would have been good. Celebrating her 21st with her boyfriend at a fancy restaurant should have been a happy occasion instead her boyfriend Luke thought it was the perfect opportunity to put their relationship on pause indefinitely yet again, it was crappy but Luke had never really seemed to care too deeply about Blairs feelings after cheating on her numerous times in the past she was caught up in the bubble and couldn't see how bad things were until that bubble popped.

It was good but idk I feel like the sex tape scandal should have been something more. It was really played down on what happened after being hyped up about what could happen. Chase becomes a consistent in Bailey’s life during the time she needs someone the most. As their bond turns to more, they are met with much resistance from those around them. Their connection is put to the test repeatedly, but is it strong enough to withstand all the drama thrown their way? The heroine stole my heart, as did the hero, which is typically rare for me. On most occasions, I typically love one character more than the other, but in this case, I absolutely love both of them.

Offside is a steamy new adult college romance. It is book one of the Rules Of The Game series but can be listened to as a complete standalone.They get together early, so early that I was truly concerned with where she would go with this because it was a big book. She could have taken out so much of them in their happy phase (especially since the break up is late and doesn’t last long) and focused more on developing the conflict. The conflict was not threaded throughout the plot enough. It would be non existent and then, bam, a chapter with one of the exes, and then they would go away and all would be well. The build of the conflict needed to start earlier and have a better build up. Because so much of the book was them in their happy phase, a lot of it read like we were just following along on their daily lives, little to no plot, character or relationship development.

Following a string of scandals and substandard grades, Chase is on thin ice with his teammates and tyrannical coach. The last thing he needs is to have his focus and loyalty called into question by fraternizing with his team’s #1 competition, but a beautiful stranger who throws herself at him one night is too tempting to pass up… Until she throws up on his shoes.

Gabriel Spires

This book was absolutely adorable and I enjoyed it all the way to the end. I found it on Wattpad and technically it’s a book, so I’ll count it towards my GoodReads challenge. First time reader of this author and definitely won't be the last ♡ I really enjoyed this book not only was it an enemies to lovers but also Blair and Chase saved each other in their own ways, they were perfect for each other damn what anyone else thought... I loved how patient and caring Chase was with Blair in bringing her out of her shell in the bedroom after she'd put herself last with her assh☆le ex. Fast forward to the first game after they have met. When the game is over Luke (Baileys DB ex) is seen with a new girl on his arm, Chase sees Bailey is obviously upset so he makes his way to rescue her and puts his arm around her and says “Ready James?” *Swoon*